Cats panting and short of breath may be caused by fright, hot weather, strenuous exercise, respiratory infection, cardiopulmonary disease, etc. Regarding this situation, it is recommended to first put the cat to rest in a place with a suitable temperature and a quiet environment, and then observe whether there is any loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If not, it is not a big problem and let the cat rest for a while. Recovery is instantaneous. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital immediately for oxygen. After the condition is relieved, relevant examinations will be performed, and treatment will be carried out based on the examination results.

1. Being frightened

Cats are very timid. If they are frightened, their heartbeat will increase and their breathing will become short under particularly severe fear situations, such as suddenly changing to a new environment, hearing loud noises, etc. If this is the case, you need to immediately put the cat in a familiar place and gently stroke the cat's head. Give the cat favorite snacks or familiar toys to help the cat relieve its anxiety.

2. Hot weather, strenuous exercise

Because cats have poor heat dissipation capabilities, when the weather is hot or they have just performed strenuous exercise, cats will pant quickly to help their bodies dissipate heat. This is normal. It is recommended that the owner move the cat to a cool and ventilated place to rest, and give the cat enough drinking water. Generally, it can be relieved after resting for about ten minutes.

　3. Respiratory system infection

If the cat has symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, sneezing, and runny nose in addition to shortness of breath, it may be infected with respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. At this time, you need to consult a pet doctor in time for medication to prevent the condition from getting worse.

4. Suffering from cardiopulmonary disease

If your cat is in old age, the chances of asthma caused by heart and lung disease will skyrocket. If the owner finds that the cat's condition is serious, he must take the cat to the pet hospital promptly for DR and other imaging examinations to initially determine the condition of the heart and lungs.